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One of the largest pest control companies in the world rang in the new year with a release of the sixth annual ranking of bed bug-infested cities.

An American company that provides residential and commercial services released the report.

For the first time in four years, Detroit outranked Philadelphia and snagged the No. 1 spot.

The top 15 bed bug-infested cities in the United States, according to the the list, are as follows:

Detroit, Michigan

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cleveland-Akron, Ohio

Los Angeles, California

Dayton, Ohio

Chicago, Illinois

Columbus, Ohio

Cincinnati, Ohio

Dallas-Forth Worth, Texas

San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, California

Denver, Colorado

Toledo, Ohio

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Baltimore, Maryland

New York, New York

"We've seen a steady increase in bed bugs since the 1990s, which has been influenced by increased international travel and infestations left untreated." "Most of the cities in our top 15 are big tourist and business destinations, making travelers even more at risk for encounters with bed bugs – whether it's on the plane, at their hotel, in a movie theater or riding in a taxi. The name 'bed bug' is deceptive as these pests can thrive just about anywhere."

The rankings present cities that had the highest number of calls from Jan. 1, 2015 to Dec. 17, 2015. Thank goodness Boston didn't make the list, but if you need help getting rid of bed bugs, contact EHS Pest Control.